Confluence: Download [better] Page Tree

Instead of printing individual pages, you can download the entire hierarchy of your Page Tree in one go.

If you do a Custom Export and look at the tree list, you might notice pages that don't seem to belong. This view is a great way to spot "orphan pages" (pages with no parent) that are cluttering up your space. If it looks weird in the export tree, it looks weird to your users.

: This is widely considered the gold standard for branded, professional exports. It allows you to select "Current page with all child pages" and apply custom templates. confluence download page tree

Space Tools > Content Tools > Export > Custom Export.

The feature (available in Confluence Data Center and older Server versions, with some cloud workarounds) allows you to export a parent page and all of its child pages as a single, hierarchical PDF or HTML file. Instead of printing individual pages, you can download

: A versatile alternative that supports PDF, Word, and HTML exports directly from a page tree hierarchy with a few clicks. Why an Article on This Matters

This is where the magic happens. Confluence loads a tree view of your entire space. You can check the boxes for just the branch you need, or select the root to grab everything. If it looks weird in the export tree,

Managing "page trees" is often more complex than single-page downloads because: Export a space's content as Word, PDF, or data files

: Find the top-level page of the tree you want to download. When you check the box for a parent page, Confluence automatically selects all its child pages .

✅ Generates an automatic Table of Contents based on your tree. ✅ Downloads attachments (if using HTML export). ✅ Keeps your hierarchy formatting intact.

: Select the Manage space tab and then click Export space .